NEW DELHI: Indian star batter Rishabh Pant on Saturday delivered a second of brilliance on day 4 of the rain-interrupted first Take a look at between India and New Zealand on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
With India battling again from a dismal first-innings complete, Pant unleashed a monstrous 107-meter six off Tim Southee, leaving followers and gamers alike surprised.
The spectacular shot got here throughout the 87th over.Southee, utilizing the brand new ball to create stress, bowled a size supply, however Pant had different concepts.
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The fearless batter went down on one knee and slog-swept the ball deep over sq. leg, sending it out of the bottom.
Even New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, stationed on the boundary, may solely watch in disbelief because the ball sailed over the ropes.
Pant’s audacity and energy gave the Indian innings much-needed momentum.
Nevertheless, the fun didn’t final lengthy. Simply two overs later, the southpaw fell heartbreakingly in need of a century, bowled by William O’Rourke for 99.
Pant’s dismissal got here within the 89th over when he misjudged the bounce of the second new ball.
O’Rourke’s supply kicked up unexpectedly from a great size, stunning Pant on the defence. The ball took the within edge and rattled the stumps, leaving Pant one run shy of a well-deserved hundred.
As Pant walked again to the pavilion, disenchanted however applauded by followers, India discovered themselves successfully at 433/5. With KL Rahul additionally dismissed simply earlier than tea, India ended the session at 438/6, holding a slender 82-run lead. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 4.
